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    Dell Inspiron Notebooks "Mic In" jack

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Hoyo, Mar 14, 2005.

  1. Hoyo

    Hoyo Newbie

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    Both my 9100 and 9200 Dell Inspirons are incapable of monitoring sound that is sourced through the "Mic In" jack. That is, I cannot monitor the sound of an external sound source while recording. The recording can be made, however I cannot adjust recording levels nor can I listen in order to "Cue-Up" and start a recording at the desired moment.

    I have tried downloading different sound recorders and it seems clear to me the issue is with how Dell configures the SigmaTel C-Major Audio card.

    Countless hours with Dell Service, Customer Care and the Sales Department have yielded no conclusive solutions.

    DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THIS ISSUE? IS THERE A SOLUTION OTHER THAN BUYING A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER'S NOTEBOOK?

    I am grateful for any responses. Thanks
    Hoyo
     
    Hoyo, Mar 14, 2005
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Your Volume Control Applet should allow you to un-mute the mic input. Doble click the little speaker thingy to get to it. You may have to go to Options -> Properties -> Advanced -> Record to change what you need.

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    olyteddy, Mar 15, 2005
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    Hey Olyteddy,
    Thanks for your reply. I have in fact already tried that. The Mic volume is un-muted in the Options -> Properties -> Advanced -> Record volume control.

    I'm curious if anyone else with a Dell 9100 or 9200 is experiencing the same problem.

    Appreciate your help,
    Hoyo
     
    Hoyo, Mar 17, 2005
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